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Who founded Houston? Houston was founded on August 30, 1836 by brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou. What does Houston stand for? The city named in his honor was once the capital of Texas. Named for the hero of San Jacinto and the first Texan […]

How do Canadians feel about their flag? Albertans and Ontarians are proudest about the flag, according to the poll of 1,500 Canadians. Similar numbers said “Canada is the best country in the world” and that they “feel proud wearing a t-shirt or hat with the maple leaf on it.” How was the current flag of […]

Will we gain or lose an hour? Daylight Saving Time Today Today, most Americans spring forward (turn clocks ahead and lose an hour) on the second Sunday in March (at 2:00 A.M.) and fall back (turn clocks back and gain an hour) on the first Sunday in November (at 2:00 A.M.). What part of Indiana […]

What does it mean to be charged with bastardy? Bastardy cases in the colonies involved women of high, low, and middle standing, similarly to England. Once a bastard child was born, women could not deny a charge of adultery, or, more commonly, a charge of fornication. The baby was undeniable proof that an illicit sexual […]

Was Qin Shi Huangdi a legalist? Legalism became the official philosophy of the Qin Dynasty (221 – 206 BCE) when the first emperor of China, Shi Huangdi (r. 221-210 BCE), rose to power and banned all other philosophies as a corrupting influence. The excesses of the Qin Dynasty’s legalism made the regime very unpopular with […]

What does it mean when a guy says you had me at hello? It means that the person was swooned over the opposite person from the very beginning of the discussion. It means that the person was won over by another from the very start. It was a phrase made popular in America after being […]

How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant with endometriosis? For women with stage 1 or 2 endometriosis, intrauterine insemination (IUI) with fertility drugs is usually the recommended starting point. The fertility drugs include Clomid (clomiphene) and gonadotropin. Can endometriosis damage fallopian tubes? Endometriosis happens when the cells lining the uterus start to grow […]

How many miles can a Pontiac G6 last? 8 people found this helpful. Most cars of today, and that includes the Pontiac, will run 300,000 miles if you maintain it. The engine will still hold up even after that, but it will be one repair after another. 4 people found this helpful. How much oil […]

What does wearing white socks mean? Plain White Socks Wearing white socks shows that you are ready to hit the trail, gym, court, or field. They pair well with sneakers and casual shorts. Should guys wear white socks? Fashion dictates It is an unwritten fashion rule: men do not wear white socks. This is a […]

What is the main meal called in French? Le plat or Le plat principal: The main course or dish. What do you call the main dish? A main course is the featured or primary dish in a meal consisting of several courses. It usually follows the entrée (“entry”) course. Why are mains called entrees? The […]